Shangjin Town’s places of interest

Shangjin Ancient City is located in Shangjin Town, 70 kilometers northwest of Yunxi County, Hubei Province. It was the site of the Ming Dynasty city. It is located in the northwest border of Hubei, bordering Manchuan Town, Shaanxi Province, with the Jianghan River Basin to the south and the Qinling Mountains to the north. The ancient city is located on the east bank of the lower reaches of the Qianqian River, a tributary of the Han River. It is known as the "Chao Qin and Mu Chu" and has historically played an important role in transportation, politics, and culture. , important place for trade and military.

The ancient city has a circumference of 1,236 meters and an area of ??approximately 80,000 square meters. The city wall is about 7 meters high, trapezoidal and made of blue bricks. There is a city gate on each side, called Jie Qin, Da Chu, Tong Han, and Lianyun respectively. There is also a corner gate in the southwest corner for the convenience of people's work.

Since its birth, the ancient city of Shangjin has been accompanied by this special geographical location, incorporating unique ups and downs, honors and vicissitudes. Walking in the ancient town, I suddenly didn’t know where I was. The ancient and even dilapidated city walls and mottled buildings are all traces of history. On the Ming and Qing Streets of the ancient city, the old site of the "Shangguan County People's Government" is still well preserved. Machetes, kerosene lamps, and yellowed document bags tell people about the war years. The current ancient city of Shangjin is neither prominent nor noisy.

The third batch of Chinese historical and cultural towns and villages jointly selected by the Ministry of Construction and the State Administration of Cultural Heritage were recently announced in Beijing. Shangjin Town in Yunxi County was selected into the third batch of "China's Famous Historical and Cultural Towns". In 1985, the ancient city of Shangjin was designated as a key cultural relic protection unit by Hubei Province. In 1998, it was listed as one of the 25 key border trade towns in the province. In 2004, it was listed as a national historical town by the Ministry of Construction. In 2013, it was included in the seventh batch of historical and cultural relics protection units in the country. In May 2013, Yunxi Shangjin Cultural Tourism Area was officially listed as a national 4A-level scenic spot.

Yangsi Temple is located in Shangjin Town. According to historical research, Jiangdu Temple existed at least in the Northern Song Dynasty. The rebuilt Jiangdu Temple was built in the "Yin Chou Autumn Moon, the fourth year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty" ( There are inscriptions on the purlins in the temple). In Chinese history, there is a folk tradition of worshiping the Three Gods of Yue and the Sidu Water God. The Four Water Gods worshiped are "Jianghuai River Ji". Jiangdu Temple is where ancestors worshiped the Yangtze River. According to Luo Zhewen, a well-known expert on ancient architecture in my country, in addition to having strong local architectural characteristics and its architectural style and style rarely seen in the Three Gorges Reservoir area, Jiangdu Temple is also one of the few well-preserved "Jianghuai River Ji" Sidu in the country. One of the temples, it has profound cultural accumulation and rich cultural value of ancient architecture.

Among the many Shanshan guild halls across the country, some are also called "Xishang guild halls", and some are called Shaanxi guild halls or Xiqin guild halls. Especially in the Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan areas, because the Shaanxi merchant gangs had a monopoly on the economy there during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, many guild halls were preserved there. The central and bustling streets in Chengdu, Chongqing and other places were named "Shaanxi Street" because of the guild halls. , "Shaanxi Road".

South and North Guild Hall: South Guild Hall, also known as Shanshan Guild Hall and Shaanxi Guild Hall, is located 250 meters on the mountainside behind the northeast of the ancient city. It has a green brick and silver building, which is simple and lively, rough but not vulgar, and has a unique style. Delicate but not greasy. On the forehead of the door is written "Shanshan Pavilion" in Zunjin font. It has a small built-in courtyard with five or six rooms. It is the only remaining ancient guild hall in Tianjin and the most complete guild hall in Yunxi. The words "Shanshan Pavilion" are carved on the door and wall tiles. The fonts are strong, elegant and straight. There is a small courtyard inside the pavilion, with six or seven rooms in the east, west, north and south. Each wing has a different structure, different uses and complete division of labor. It is a building It is a fully functional hotel and inn that integrates multiple functions such as food, accommodation, entertainment, storage, and gatherings. The North Hall is located more than 10 kilometers north of the South Hall. It echoes the South Hall. It is a single-family house. Its overall structure, layout, and functions are basically the same as the South Hall, but the details are completely different in style. The roof slope of the South Hall is gentle, rounded and smooth; the roof slope of the North Hall is steep and the eaves are pointed; in terms of the pattern carvings of the beams and pillars, the South Hall is bold and natural, while the North Hall is exquisite and exquisite, which is a typical north-south architectural style. Comparison reflects.

The North and South Guild Halls are the only two intact guild halls among the Wuchang guild halls and Henan guild halls that were stationed in Shangjin in ancient times. They are also the two most complete ancient guild halls in Shiyan and even Hubei Province. It is not only the product of ancient elegant and exquisite architectural art and economical and durable design concepts, but also the product of the intersection and integration of northern and southern cultures here. It is not only a rare physical material for studying the development and integration of ancient northern and southern cultures, but also a good way to study ancient northern and southern architecture. A "living treasure trove" of technology and architectural styles.

The ancient theater is an ancient theater with spires, several layers, and a strong sense of depth. The stage is symmetrical from north to south, and the eaves are high and low, large and small, and well-proportioned from front to back. The interior is built with wooden columns and beams. It is surrounded by a green brick wall externally, and the walls and buildings are harmoniously integrated into one, forming a beautiful picture of blue bricks, black tiles, colorful columns, painted beams, and cornices. Its construction technology, layout, and design all show superb skills. , is not only a rare teaching material for today's architectural design, but also a large-scale and priceless beautiful handicraft. It is said that during major festivals or large-scale celebrations and sacrificial activities, opera troupes from Qin and Chu come here to perform on the same stage. They sing Qin opera in the south and perform Chu opera in the north. They compete with each other, demonstrate their performance skills, and compete for the audience. It is very lively and popular among the people. It is said that "Duitaihong" came from this.

Catholic Church: Also known as the Catholic Church among the people, it is located in the center of the ancient city, on the west side of the ancient street, among residential courtyards, covering an area of ??more than 500 square meters. It was built in the late Qing Dynasty. The church combines Western architectural art and Eastern architecture. Culture is integrated into one, and the main building is shaded by green trees. It has a pointed dome and blue brick walls. The roofs are of different heights and well-proportioned. The four-corner bell tower is tall and the bells are clear and mellow. There is a sutra hall in the duplex building. Every week On the same day, devout male and female believers gathered together to chant sutras and recite Buddha's name. The atmosphere was rich. The small courtyard was surrounded by Chinese-style residential courtyards, combining Chinese and Western styles, adding a unique atmosphere. On the Ming and Qing Streets of the ancient city, the old site of the "Shangguan County People's Government" is still intact. Machetes, kerosene lamps, and yellowed document bags tell people about the war years.

Walking in the ancient town, I suddenly didn’t know where I was. The ancient and even dilapidated city walls and mottled buildings are all traces of history.

Shangjin Town Catholic Church is located in the ancient city, west of the ancient street, and was built in the late Qing Dynasty. The four-corner bell towers of the church are tall and well-proportioned. There is a sutra hall inside, which is elegant and unique. It has a rich atmosphere of chanting sutras and chanting Buddha.

There are more than 20 scenic spots in three categories: mountain rock landscape, river pool landscape, and plant landscape.

1. Mountain and rock landscape: The main scenic spots are Songshan Mountain, Wuyu Green Mantle, Three Mountains and Green Mountains, Crane Lingxiao, Baiyan Yunqiao, Yunling Yannian, Tianqiao Ancient Cave, Foye Cave (Old Man Cave), Iron Cave Huoyunfeng, Shibapan, Jiuchanguan, etc. Climb up here and have a panoramic view of the mountains. Walking through the mountains, you will find strange peaks, secluded paths, and long green tents, just like a paradise. Exploring the wonders in the caves, and hearing the strange sights and stories, is like entering a fairyland. Walking in the mountains and forests, you are open-minded, without the clutter of strings and bamboos, without the labor of the pigs, and are naturally peaceful, relaxed and happy.

2. River pool landscape: The main attractions include the long embankment, willow waves, swimming dragons emerging from the water, golden beaches, etc. The mountains in the distance are like dark green, the embankment near is green, there are misty rain and willow silk, and a long rainbow lies on the waves. The river is as smooth as water, the beach is like brocade, or the waves are bursting with majestic momentum, or it is as quiet as a virgin, with no waves. Walking along the long embankment can appreciate the quiet and ethereal beauty, and paddling on the beach can experience the surprise of the waves crashing on the shore.

3. Plant landscape: The main attractions include Shuanma Ancient Village, Millennium Ginkgo, etc. Green water, jade trees and lofty branches, some are vigorous and powerful, some block out the sky and the sun, some are soft and gentle, some are straight to the sky; they are dependent on the mountains and rocks, sleep with the flowers and trees, or visit the people's houses in the mountains and appreciate the simple folk customs. Tasting the mountain samovar, talking about the vicissitudes of the past, savoring the glory of the present, the feeling of "opening a pavilion, talking about mulberry trees and hemp over wine" arises spontaneously.

Among the more than 20 scenic spots in these three categories, there are the Changdi Liulang, Wuyu Qingman, Tieguan Yunfeng, Three Mountains Overlapping Greens, Baiyan Cloud Bridge, Tianqiao Ancient Cave, Crane Lingxiao, Songshan Mountain Upside, etc. The eight ancient sceneries are the most beautiful.

Long Causeway and Willow Waves: 700 meters west of the ancient city, in the Qianqian River area, the river bed is huge, the water is clear, the sand on the river beach is soft, and willows are planted along the river, forming a landscape of willows like green threads. In the season of continuous spring rain, it is more like a simple picture of willow silk in mist and rain, misty and hazy, like a fairyland. Wang Lin, a poet of the Qing Dynasty, watched the willow waves on the long embankment and recalled: The willows on the embankment are green and erratic, and they become spring. If you want to make a three-eye gesture, the nine gods should come. The waves divide the duck in half, and the salty waves raise the fish scales. If you cross to the middle of the river, there will be people in the wind.

Wuyu Qingman: Located two kilometers north of the ancient city, where the Wuyu River enters the Qianqian River mouth, this area stretches for several miles and has fertile land. Every summer, the long green tents of corn look like a bunker, densely covered with rocks, an ancient battlefield of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, with iron armies contending and the gloomy air threatening. It forms the last natural protective barrier for the north gate of the ancient city in the upper reaches of the Qianqian River. Because of its important It is famous for its geographical location and strategic fortification role. Now it has become the largest pharmaceutical and chemical industry base and township industrial park in Yunxi County.

Tieguan Yunfeng: Located in the southwest of the ancient city, today's Tieguanling Village. Because the terrain is steep and the mountains are high and the slopes are steep, it is like Mount Huashan, which reaches straight into the sky. It has been shrouded in clouds and mist all year round. The clouds are in the mountains, and the mountains are in the clouds. The mountains move with the clouds, the clouds move with the mountains, and the mountains and clouds merge together, making it misty and hazy.

Three mountains and green mountains: standing at the top of the city, looking to the west, the mountains are green and the water is green, the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant. The mountains add endless dynamics and aura out of thin air.

Baiyan Yunqiao: Located in the middle reaches of the Siyu River in the west of the city, under the Baiyan Village of Shimiao Village with an altitude of 1338 meters, and in the Baiyan Valley. Two mountains stand between each other, with deep ravines and narrow valleys. A deep gorge where tigers roam and apes roar. White clouds are lingering on the bridge, and the stream is roaring under the bridge. On the bridge is a thousand-year-old village, and behind the village is a cliff thousands of feet long. The cliff is white, so it is named Baiyan Village. There are dense forests and tall peaks around the village, making it like a fairyland. Linsheng, a native of Shaanxi Province in the Qing Dynasty, said when he came here: "It's like a human place, but there are no four horses." In modern history, the "E-Bao Four Regiments" and the bandits of the "anti-village" movement all lived here as a stronghold. It was not until the bandit rebellion subsided after liberation that this place became increasingly quiet.

Tianqiao Ancient Cave: Located in the present-day Huanglongwan Village in the north of the city, the Qianqian River flows through here and narrows suddenly, as if flowing out of a stone valley. The mountains on both sides are as sharp as a knife, and no cattle or sheep can cross them. The beach is steep and the waves are strong, and not far downstream is the "Toad Mouth" (a swimming dragon emerging from the water). The river water gushing down from the valley rushed towards the rocks that protruded into the river, turned back quickly, and gradually rose to a height of several feet, like a dragon swimming out of the water. It is said that there is a frog spirit in the huge rock cave, which has been practiced for thousands of years. . Whenever a row of boats passes by, the frog spirits will suddenly chirp, and those who are frightened and fall into the water will be eaten by them. There is also a hole on the opposite side of the rock, and there is a thousand-year-old snake spirit in the cave.

In order to help people pass by, the wandering gods built a bridge between the tops of the mountains on both sides of the river. It was about a hundred feet high from the river, so it was called a flyover. In order to prevent the two demons from destroying it, a cave was built in the cliff at the head of the bridge and guarded day and night. Since then, people on both sides of the strait can travel unimpeded. Although the bridge is no longer there, the cave still exists, hanging halfway on the cliff, and can only be accessed by rope ladders.

Crane in the sky: White cranes circle around the Qianqian River, high mountains stand on the river bank, ancient pines hang upside down, and cranes fly on the pine mountains. Sometimes they circle and sing, sometimes they soar into the sky, sometimes they play on the beach, sometimes they stay with tourists, and they are quiet. The calm river water and the tall and straight cloud peaks form a wonderful picture of landscapes, people and birds.

Songshan Mountain Upside: Located in today’s Sunjiawan Village, the mountain here is steep, with numerous peaks of varying heights and well-proportioned. The ancient trees are towering and lush, under the bright moonlight or in the hazy mist. , like a beautiful woman looking up and reciting poetry, with flowing hair, clear mouth and nose, high breasts, clear hands and feet, charming and lifelike.

Siheyuan in the late Qing Dynasty: once you enter, it has several floors, a built-in patio, surrounding cabins, and carved windows facing the well. It is antique and unique in style. Generally, there are three or four households in one courtyard, which is warm and harmonious. It is known as "Hudongwa thousands of miles away, with three or four households in the courtyard".